What Even is MDMA?
What Even is That? MDMA
🎶MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstacy, is an addictive drug popular in rave culture. It acts both as a stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is possible to overdose on MDMA, but most deaths result from mixing MDMA with other substances, either intentionally or by mistakenly consuming laced MDMA. Pure MDMA is found in crystals enclosed in a capsule, with a standard dose referred to as a “point” for its weight of 0.1 grams💊
🤤⚡️Ravers and partygoers typically use MDMA for the subjective feelings of euphoria, interpersonal connection, and energy that it creates. MDMA also provides some hallucinogenic type visual effects that can be exaggerated by concert or rave lighting👁🌈
🧠🚰MDMA works by drastically increasing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine from their (normally) carefully guarded stockpiles in your brain. As a result, scientists have found MDMA use to be overall more harmful than psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD⚖️👊
📉📩MDMA drains the brain of these neurotransmitters - especially serotonin - much faster than they can be replaced. This means there is very little or none left for your brain to use once MDMA wears off. Serotonin helps to regulate mood, social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire + function☺️😔
📆⬇️This large serotonin release contributes to both the multi-day post-use depression and potential long-term cognitive decline after use of MDMA. Because the brain is functioning at a serotonin deficiency after MDMA use, neurons that are powered by serotonin may die🧠☠️
💧🥵To avoid negative effects of MDMA before use, MDMA should always be tested for contaminants. During use, a user should drink plenty of fluids and avoid overheating by taking breaks from activity to cool down. MDMA causes dehydration and elevated body temperature that can lead to coma or death if precautions are not taken. Before and after use, the supplement 5-HTP provides an important building block for serotonin production, helping the brain to restock its stores♥️⚖️
